Scouts – Broken Bay Scout Group

BRAF Abseiling @ Somersby

The scouts had an amazing day joining in the Gosford District’s BRAF Abseiling at Reeves Street, Somersby. It was great to see the intrepid troop challenging themselves down a variety of steep cliff faces. Thanks to our leaders Patch and Goliath for joining in too!! .

Off to Mongolia!

After much fund raising and loads of effort on their part – Greta and Joel were part of the NSW /ACT group that flew out of Sydney to join the rest of the Australian Contingent in Beijing. Greta and Joel will be able to explore that Beijing has to offer before moving onto the 31stContinue reading “Off to Mongolia!”

ANZAC Day Woy Woy

Beautiful ANZAC Day Wreath by Joeys As mentioned in my earlier post Broken Bay Scouts were engaged in a number of activities to mark ANZAC Day to mark our acknowledgement of those that have served and continue to serve our nation. This year our wonderful Broken Bay Scout Group members again participated in the WoyContinue reading “ANZAC Day Woy Woy”

Camp Fort Scratchley

This year the Broken Bay Scout Group were fortunate to participate in a number of activities to mark ANZAC Day and to remember those that have served and continue to serve Australia both here and overseas. Camp Fort Scratchley, Newcastle Setting out a little earlier three of our Scouts were able to join 49 otherContinue reading “Camp Fort Scratchley”

Tent Assembly Blindfolded!

I must confess I never would have thought of this Scout challenge but I’m assured it’s easier than it sounds. Tent assembly blindfolded and using your feet with just one person directing you! Great to see Grandfather looking very relaxed observing this exercise. He must have plenty of faith in the Scout troop’s abilities. GoContinue reading “Tent Assembly Blindfolded!”

Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) for Greta

We’re sure Greta’s heard this many, many times – but a big B-R-A-V-O-O-O to her just the same! Greta was presented with her Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) Certificate in early April by Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM JP. Greta was just one of 39 NSW recipients and she was awarded her medallion at the BrokenContinue reading “Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) for Greta”

A Giant Milestone for Goliath

Have you encountered “Goliath”? If you look around the leaders of the Broken Bay Scout Group and searched for one of the taller individuals with a big cheeky smile then you’ve found him. Yes, he’s pictured on the right in the above image with “Kotick”. Goliath in March clocked up 10 years’ service and aContinue reading “A Giant Milestone for Goliath”

YouTube/NBN News footage of Corroboree

Well didn’t Scouts have a wonderful time at Corroboree! Troop shot of which BBSG was part of above. If you’re interested in getting a real feel for what happened at the camp with some of our Scouts featured please watch the footage taken by JNNTV – Scouts TV link below: For NBN News footage ofContinue reading “YouTube/NBN News footage of Corroboree”

Corroboree here we come!

The weather was 34 degrees when Scouts sallied forth at 6.30 am bound for the 2017 Scout Corroboree at Lostock (on the Paterson River near the Barrington Tops). Accompanied by the troop mascot R2-D2, R2-D2 made sure that no Scout (male or female) would be left behind…making plenty of C-3PO jokes as the Scouts embarkedContinue reading “Corroboree here we come!”

100 Years of Cubs, 100 Years of Taronga Zoo

Where to begin on this adventure? Such a big day and lots of excitement particularly amongst the younger members of the Group that had never previously visited Taronga Zoo. To celebrate 100 years of Cubs and 100 Years of Taronga Zoo, Cubs and Scouts were given the opportunity to embark on this journey by theContinue reading “100 Years of Cubs, 100 Years of Taronga Zoo”